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City Carrier Assistant / Rural Carrier Associate · Nationwide
Non-career start. Career conversion brings raises and federal benefits.
- Worker
- Federal employee (W-2)
- Vehicle
- City carriers use a USPS vehicle. Rural associates often use their own vehicle and get an equipment maintenance allowance.
- License
- Regular driver's license
- Min. age
- 18+
- Schedule
- Part-time, Full-time
- Home time
- Home every night
- Benefits
- Limited as non-career; full federal benefits and pension after conversion
- Paid
- Biweekly
- Tips
- No
- You cover
- Rural associates: car costs (offset by allowance)
- Upfront
- $0
Requirements to drive for USPS Carrier
- Age 18+ (16 with high school diploma)
- US citizen or permanent resident
- 2 years of driving experience
- Pass exam 474, background check, drug test
Experience needed
2 years of driving experience
Pros
- Path to a federal career with pension
- Every town has a post office
Cons
- Weekends and long days as a new hire
- Slow, bureaucratic hiring
Who it suits best
People who want a path to a federal career
Figures are typical reported ranges in U.S. dollars, reviewed September 2026. Pay and requirements change often and vary by location. Confirm with USPS Carrier before applying. The Apply button may be an affiliate link.
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